this is manual focus i presume, i didnt read everything lol, but will this work with the nikon D3100? how hard is it to focus? i have a 50mm, its hard
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It is a manual focus lens. I'm a Canon 60D user, but as far as I know it is consistent for all camera makers. I've read varying reviews on how to calibrate it, but the only thing that really does anything is the ƒ stop ring. The focus ring doesn't have the greatest effect, so I keep it at ∞. With all that said, it's a blast to use even with all manual features.
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Yes, it is manual, yes it will be very easy to focus with it. (Basically, you just use the higher f-stop number, and everything is in focus = you do not need to focus it at all). And yes, it will fit D3100. PS. Read more :)
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Yes, it is manual,yes it will be very easy to focus with it. (Basically, you just use the higher f-stop number, and everything is in focus = you do not need to focus it at all).And yes, it will fit D3100.PS. Read more :)
1180775
It works well on my D5100 which is essentially the same. But with no metering and manual focus. Just put the mode to "M" and shoot a test shots until the exposure is right. Takes great pictures, if you remember that it will be a little soft when wide open. It makes a great portrait lens because of the way it isolates the background.
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It sure works on the D3100. I don't know why it wouldn't work. Take your camera to the dealer and ask to try the lens. That way you will know.
1010249
I was so glad to see this question here! I have a D50 also and was a bit confused too after reading other descriptions of this lens.
1774593
I have a d3200 it works fine. Autofocus a little slower than Nikkor lenses. I mostly manual focus as well.
888257
I have found that this lens fits the d3100 as well as the d3200. For more info on the specs see this link...http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Nikon_D3100/specsAs a matter of fact there is very little difference between the two besides price and a few small features that a more versed photographer might find critical but otherwise this lens should work for you.
257876
Yes, it should work fine so long as you buy the proper version (Nikon mount). It is a manual lens, so you'll need to do all of your adjustments yourself, the camera won't do anything for you. Also, focus with one of these is quite different than you might be used to, so read the instructions and do some research.
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Yes, you can use this lens on the D3100 but only with manual focus. Hope this helps.Blue Penn Cameras
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It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens. Michael
974508
Yes, it will work. It is not an auto focus so you have to manually focus the lens. I bought this for my D5100 and it works fine and it's very easy to focus manually. If you're shooting fast moving people or objects, you will have to get real good real quick!
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Yes. I own and use a d3100. The lens fits and works. It is manual focus though.
2183566
Yes the D3200 like my D3100 accepts the lens with the AF auto focus. I like my lens because it's the only lens I use now. No more losing shots while changing lens.
2004254
I used on my d5200. It did not function as i expected. Maybe because i am a new user and dont know how to properly adjust it. I will buy a nikon just for sure to replace that one.
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My understanding is that will work but not be able to autofocus. You would have to manually focus - double check with Nikon or try googling it
100085
On the D3100, this lens will not autofocus because it does not have its own internal focusing mechanism. I believe the D3200 is a newer version of the D3100 and also requires a lens with its own SWM ("silent wave motor") for autofocus. Thus, you can use this on your D3200 only in manual focus.
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Yes, your camera has the autofocus motor ('screw drive'), so you will have autofocus on with this lens on your body. There is a newer version that will work with the basic nikon models (d3100, d3200, d5000, d5100, etc).
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It works just fine on my D40 and with all the different lenses I've played with and have made some pretty amazing pictures with this for what it is. You have to put your camera in manual mode in order to use this though. Every now and then I would put on auto and attempt some pictures, sometimes working BUT my best workhhas been from manual mode. If you have any other questions , ask me!